Every year, Chanel's grand Cruise collections are inspired by a different locale, which also hosts an enormous crew of fashion luminaries for the collection's runway show. This year, creative director Karl Lagerfeld got particularly ambitious: he pinned the collection to Cuba, which had only months prior announced it would open itself more to the world than it had in decades. Lagerfeld knows a press opportunity when he sees it, even if Cuba's high poverty levels and history of oppression were a difficult backdrop for an extremely high-end fashion show.

Cuba does have aesthetic beauty in spades, though, and the country's vibrant palette looks beautiful on Chanel's wide range of Cruise 2017 bags, which have just arrived in the brand's boutiques. The rainbow-dyed Boy Bags are an immediate standout, just as they were on the runway earlier this year, but the collection includes dozens of beautiful bags for shoppers you want something a little lighter and less formal from the staid French house. Check out all the bags from the collection's new lookbook, as well as their prices, below.

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Chanel Alligator Trolley

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Chanel Backpack
$6,300

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Chanel Backpack
$6,700

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Chanel Boy Bag
$4,300

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Chanel Boy Bag
$5,200

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Chanel Boy Bag
$4,300

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Chanel Boy Bag

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Chanel Boy Bags
$4,700 and $3,100

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Chanel Boy Brick Paris-Habana Evening Bag
$10,700

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Chanel Boy Brick Paris-Habana Evening Bag
$10,700

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Chanel Boy Bag
$4,300

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Chanel Canvas and Sequin Backpack
$4,100

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Chanel Canvas Large Shopping Bag
$3,200

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Chanel Canvas Patchwork Backpack
$3,300

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Chanel Canvas Patchwork Drawstring Bag
$3,000

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Chanel Canvas Patchwork Flap Bag
$2,700

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Chanel Patchwork Flap Bag
$3,400

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Chanel Canvas Patchwork Shopper Tote
$3,400

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Chanel Canvas Sequin Backpack
$4,300

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Chanel Canvas Sequin Backpack
$4,100

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Chanel Canvas Sequin Hobo Bag
$3,500

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Chanel Charms Classic Flap Bag
$4,200

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Chanel Charms Waist Bag
$2,100

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Chanel Chevron Flap Bag
$5,200

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Chanel Cigar Box Minaudiere

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Chanel Coco Club Tweed Backpack
$6,400

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Chanel Crochet Backpack
$10,200

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Chanel Crochet Backpack
$10,200

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Chanel Crochet Flap Bag
$5,300

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Chanel Crochet Flap Bag
$5,300

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Chanel Crochet Flap Bag
$5,300

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Chanel Denim Charms Trolley
$7,400

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Chanel Drawstring Bag
$4,300

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Chanel Drawstring Bag
$3,800

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Chanel Flap Bag
$3,200

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Chanel Flap Bag
$3,300

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Chanel Flap Bags
$3,500 and $3,300

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Chanel Large Canvas Shopping Tote
$3,600

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Chanel Large Python Shopping Tote
$7,000

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Chanel Large Shopping Bag
$2,600

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Chanel Large Shopping Bag
$43,400

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Chanel Large Shopping Bag
$4,000

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Chanel Large Shopping Bag
$3,600

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Chanel Large Shopping Bag
$4,300

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Chanel Large Shopping Bag
$7,200

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Chanel Drawstring Bag
$3,300

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Chanel Python Chevron Flap Bag
$4,500

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Chanel Python Chevron Flap Bag
$4,900

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Chanel Python Clutch
$5,100

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Chanel Python Evening Bag
$6,800

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Chanel Sequin Backpack
$4,100

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Chanel Sequin Boy Bag
$5,500

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Chanel Sequin Classic Flap Bag
$4,300

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Chanel Sequin Clutch
$4,000

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Chanel Sequin Waist Bag
$3,200

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Chanel Tweed Flap Bag
$6,700

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Chanel Shopping Bags
$3,900 and $3,200

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Chanel Small Python Shopping Bag
$4,800

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Chanel Small Shopping Bags
$3,200

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Chanel Small Shopping Tote
$3,400

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Chanel Top Handle Flap Bag
$3,400

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Chanel Top Handle Flap Bag
$3,800

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Chanel Top Handle Flap Bag
$3,500

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Chanel Top Handle Flap Bag
$3,600

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Chanel Top Handle Flap Bag
$3,900

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Chanel Trolley
$7,000

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Chanel Trolley
$7,000

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Chanel Trolley
$7,000

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Chanel Backpack
$6,300

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Chanel Tweed Boy Bag
$4,300

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Chanel Flap Bag
$4,500

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Chanel Flap Bag

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Chanel Tweed Fringe Hobo
$6,300

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Chanel Tweed Hobo
$4,700

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Chanel Wood Evening Bag
$7,700

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Chanel Wood Evening Bag
$7,700

If you’re already hunting for your next Chanel bag, then please ‘pardon our interruption, but we needed to make sure you are way ahead of the trend before anyone does. You see, Chanel will be releasing the Cruise 2015 Collection very soon and we think it’s always better to prepare than not to. So, you got your wish list in your pocket?

Before we go into the ‘boy’ (I know, we can’t wait), I want to tell you a little bit more about the story of the Chanel CC Golden Clutch Bag first. You see, we have alarmed you about this clutch some time ago, if you can’t remember then please go to Chanel CC Golden Clutch Bag. This clutch bag is decorated with golden CC all around the body, which makes it so rich and luxurious. It’s finalized with an interwoven chain link, also in gold and even the leather strap. It should be made from plexi glass, which is a strong material. Oh gosh, are you already melting away?

Gold is the theme of Chanel Cruise 2015 Collection, even the boy is entirely painted in gold. It’s a creative design, instead of quilts in the center, Chanel re-made it with round-shaped dots. The Boy CC is in gold, the strap and even the big chain, the person carrying this will leave a permanent impression.

Finally, we want to give some attention to the Jerry Can Bag, I am serious; this is its real name. Chanel has already featured several designs on the catwalk, including one that’s entirely in gold and made from lambskin. You can glance more pictures at Chanel Cruise 2015 Collection Preview. So what do you think about the ‘boy’, you like?

Chanel Metallic Iridescent Cruise 2016 Rainbow Purple Boy Bag

It’s been branded the mermaid bag by online fashion bloggers, due to its metallic sheen and oil slick appearance, but the Chanel Small Boy Bag in Metallic Iridescent is everything! I personally came across this bag a few days ago when I was checking out the Chanel Cruise 2016 collection on their website and I completely fell in love. The moment I saw the purple sheen and the iridescent hardware, my eyes were instantly drawn to its beauty. The purple sheen on the goat leather changes to a pearly green and blue as the light moves, while the chain itself is an iridescent rainbow of beauty, as is the lock closure and all its hardware. Combining these together definitely makes it mermaid appropriate, I think you would agree?

I’m not lucky enough to own this amazing bag, but a few people on The Purse Forum and on YouTube definitely are, so I have compiled their photos together as well as two video reviews of the Metallic Iridescent Boy Bag for you to check it out for yourself, all in one place, and decide whether or not you love it. One of the girls in the video said it’s the most beautiful bag she has ever seen and couldn’t stop staring at it. Are any of you lucky enough to own this beautiful bag yourself? I’d love for you to share your opinions on it too!

I’ve always been a fan of Chanel, owning one of their gorgeous Velvet Boy Bags in Bordeaux from last season and adoring their classics, but I have to say that the brand is definitely upping their game right now in terms of pushing the boundaries. I’ve always found the French fashion house sticks to seasonal pieces and isn’t very daring, but in recent years, they have truly stepped outside their comfort zone and created bags which have been stunning, much like this metallic one here. It makes me excited to see what’s to come from Chanel in seasons to come.

As this is impossible to find, buy a very similar Rebecca Minkoff version here.

Chanel Metallic Iridescent Boy Bag Video Reviews

If the Boy Bag is not your thing, it also comes in the Flap Bag as well! So there’s a style for everyone! Check out the Chanel Small Flap Bag in Metallic Iridescent here. Isn’t it beautiful? I’d love to know which bag you prefer though in this metallic purple, the Boy or the Flap? Let us here at Fashion Runway Blog know!

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LOUIS VUITTON AQUA EPI PRINT FROM CRUISE 2016

It's been a while since the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2016 collection was shown. When the bags hit the online store, we updated you on the entire Louis Vuitton Cruise collection with prices and your opinions were mixed. One of the most notable prints from the collection is the Aqua Print in Epi Leather that was seen on the runway and has been added to an assortment of Louis Vuitton items.

The print is designed to appear as if you're looking down into a pool, seeing the crystal blue water with the light of the sun catching it. The play of light on water translates to a bold print atop Epi leather which matches the California vibe of the entire collection. Living in South Florida now, this print would be perfect for casual days and steamy nights in Miami Beach. But this print isn't for everyone. From the classic Alma to the Petit Malle to small leather goods, check out the Louis Vuitton Aqua Epi Print collection from Cruise 2016.

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LOUIS VUITTON AQUA PRINT EPI PETIT MALLE
$5,750 VIA LOUIS VUITTON

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LOUIS VUITTON AQUA PRINT EPI TWIST PM
$3,800 VIA LOUIS VUITTON

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LOUIS VUITTON AQUA PRINT EPI TWIST MM
$4,100 VIA LOUIS VUITTON

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LOUIS VUITTON AQUA PRINT EPI ALMA BB
$2,230 VIA LOUIS VUITTON

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LOUIS VUITTON AQUA PRINT EPI ALMA PM
$2,500 VIA LOUIS VUITTON

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LOUIS VUITTON AQUA PRINT EPI ZIPPY WALLET
$1,030 VIA LOUIS VUITTON

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LOUIS VUITTON AQUA PRINT EPI CARD HOLDER
$290 VIA LOUIS VUITTON

Why is Chanel selling Sandals in the fall and winter seasons? To be honest, we do not know. But what we do know is that they’re dazzling and that you should get a pair for the spring and summer seasons.

You see, what is Chanel famous for? Classic Flap Bag, Pearls and Camilla flowers right? Well, you can find all these elements back into these shoes.

Sandals in Navy Blue and Burgundy, adorned with precious pearls (girls best friend after diamonds).

Chanel Lambskin Sandals
Style code: G31502
Price: €850 euro

And if you don’t like pearls, then you will certainly fall in love with Classic-Flap-Bag-inspired sandals, like this one…

Chanel Velvet Calfskin Sandals
Style code: G31486
Price: €560 euro

The Sandals in Camilla flowers are simple yet brilliant. Made in luxurious velvet to make it comfortable for your feet. Can you say no to that?

Introducing the Chanel Pixel Effect Flap Bag. This bag is part of Chanel’s Cruise 2016 Collection. It is made of the classic quilted leather in micro perforation creating a pixel effect. The Pixel Effect Flap comes in three colors in metallic finish, Gold, Rose Gold and Black. Aside from the Small and Medium size Classic Flaps, it is also available in WOC and Small Leather Goods.